Many of us have been told our whole lives that our mind-numbing games of choice are a waste of time, energy, and ‘rotting our brains’. And while they aren’t exactly doing wonders for our dopamine ...

Playing Tetris while recalling distressing memories reduced intrusive flashbacks for healthcare workers in a ‘breakthrough’ trial.

There is relatively little empirical research into the flashback phenomenon. Nevertheless, flashbacks are a common distressing symptom people experience in the aftermath of surviving a traumatic event ...

Playing a video game may help reduce traumatic memories, according to a groundbreaking study.

Flashbacks are different from regular memories. When you have a flashback, it feels like the trauma is happening all over again. Panic attacks often come hand-in-hand with flashbacks. Your chest ...

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after sexual abuse can cause symptoms including flashbacks, nightmares, and feelings of fear. Doctors and mental health professionals can provide support and ...

Screenshot of an experimental 'treatment' Can Tetris prevent PTSD? This sounds like a ridiculous question—but research suggests that it might! A 2009 study by Emily Holmes and her colleagues at Oxford ...

Benjamin holds a Master's degree in anthropology from University College London and has previously worked in the fields of psychedelic neuroscience and mental health. Benjamin holds a Master's degree ...